Middle Falls Favorites

by Shawn Inmon

Ten interconnected tales from the town where the impossible becomes inevitable and redemption is always within reach.

In Middle Falls, Oregon, ordinary lives intersect with the extraordinary.

A desperate girl finds salvation through a mysterious dog who defies the laws of physics in All the Leaves are Brown.

A ghost trapped for forty years in a high school multipurpose room haunts Tethered - Albert Parsons.

Scott McKenzie discovers that his vigilante past has prepared him for an unexpected afterlife career in Karma Delivery Service.

Two Watchers take a day off to witness key moments in human history in Bearing Witness .

Michael Deakins relives the worst day of his life, learning that survival isn't the same as victory in The Five Lives of Chief Deakins.

Harold Murphy accepts an impossible give away a billion dollars, one act of kindness at a time in The Billion Dollar Card.

Moondog opens his door to shelter a stranger from danger in What Moondog Saw.

An elderly widower ready to fade away meets a persistent dog named Mushu who won't take no for an answer in A Reason to Stay.

A lonely man's accidental Christmas invitation transforms into an unforgettable feast in Christmas Most Unusual.

And on one chaotic Halloween night in 1961, the KMFR tower falls at Artie's Drive-In, changing Middle Falls forever in The Night the Tower Fell.

From the cosmic to the deeply personal, these stories remind us that second chances come in unexpected forms—sometimes with four legs and knowing brown eyes, sometimes from voices we can't hear, and sometimes from the simple act of opening our door to someone who needs help.

Welcome back to Middle Falls, where every ending is just another beginning.

These are all original stories written for this collection, with the exception of Christmas Most Unusual, which was released as part of Middle Falls Holidays.

348 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 23, 2025

Reviews

[Glenn Younger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short stories from your favorite karma-town

There is something so very comforting about reading snippet stories of the people of Middle Falls. If you’ve read all of the Middle Falls series, the familiarity of the setting gives you a sense of happy homecoming.

Even if you haven’t read the series, meta-cosmic-physics and small town charm makes for a unique combo and a solid premise that’s also fluid. Like time, itself.

More importantly, the characters are unique unto themselves. They’re so very human in the frailty of their social masks and motivations that they’re relatable even if they’re a far cry from your own personality.

Plus, you know there will always be a lesson for the character to learn. And they WILL learn it sooner or later in the most humanely way possible.

In fact, there’s so much to enjoy in this short story collection that you’re better off skipping the reviews and jumping right in.

NOTE TO THE AUTHOR: You asked in your end notes for us to say which story we’d like to see developed into a book. I’d read any one of them with pleasure…

…BUT…

…PLEASE…

…EXPAND on the cause and ripple effects of our actions from the Karmic Agency’s point of view! The idea of ripple effects is fascinating and one we’ve lost sight of in the social media landscape of today.

[Ck Knight · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightful glimpses in our fave small town!

These short stories are fun reads, little peeks just a bit deeper into some of the characters we've met in other Middle Falls books.
I thoroughly enjoyed them all and hope there are more to come, and definitely look forward to an
expansion of The Billion Dollar Card storyline, especially since it mentioned my hometown and familiar places. Great job, Shawn Inmon-- keep the ideas flowing!

[Edward J · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quaint and charming

These are stories that Middle Falls readers have asked Shawn for and he did not disappoint. Shawn's stories tend to lean on redemption and second chances (sometimes many more chances), these shorts capture the spirit of Sean's novels even if the they lack the breadth and scope.

[Mary Lada · Rating 5 out of 5]

More!!!!!

I am completely addicted to Middle Falls. As far as the question regarding more and long stories from the Karma Department or the Billion Dollar card, I could not give you a more emphatic YES PLEASE!!! If you have not read a Middle Falls book yet, do yourself a favor and pick one up this minute. You will not regret it, I promise!!!!!

[Rachel Hazlewood · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great middle falls addition!

Really enjoyed these stories. I think we need a full mushu book. I also really enjoyed the money story and would love to read more stories of helping others. Thanks Shawn

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome Compilation

So many characters that I’ve met before and so many new ones that I now love. This is a great compilation of stories from middle Falls. Whether you’ve read the series or you’re just dipping your toes in the water, this is a great book.

[Debra Chiaro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow!

Loved having so many stories in one book! And of course a story with Mushu in it is always great. It would be cool if you do it every year. I really thank you for it and am Always ready for more of your other books. Thanks!!

[Jen Weston · Rating 5 out of 5]

More Billion Dollar Card!

I really enjoyed this book, as I always enjoy Shawn’s stories. I don’t often write reviews, but I would love to see more in the Billion Dollar Card world. What a lovely story, with so many possibilities!

[Gene · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you're not a fan of the Middle Falls series then you probably won't get much out of this book. There's some interesting stories here, the strongest of which is probably the one about Chief Deakins.
There's also 3 stories about Mushu the dog, so take that for what it's worth.

[Terri M · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great stories from the amazing place that is Middle Falls by Shawn Inmon. These are not the multiple life chances that are the usual Middle Falls books, but many feature characters from that series and all are heartwarming with a little life lesson included.

[Kristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent addition to the Middle Falls series

These short stories were a perfect addition to the world of Middle Falls. I have become obsessed with this whole series the last few months. I need more Karma Delivery Service!

[Mrs Susan Bickerton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Winner

Loved this, short stories with lots of favourite characters from previous books. Moondog, and mushu, two of my favourites. You can't go wrong with a middle falls tale. Told simply, but with huge impact, keep them coming Mr Inmon.

[Willow Qualls · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another favorite from Shawn

Once again Shawn Inmon sucked me into the world of Middle Falls.. And once again he did not disappoint! I highly recommend each one of the Middle Falls series

[Maria Fernandez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Gem!

I can’t get enough of these books. Scott was one of my favorite characters and loved that he was called to a greater power! And mushu? ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[Carolyn Watson Bramley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant - as always

Just love Shawn's storytelling. Have thoroughly enjoyed every one of his books (but the Middle Falls ones are my favourites).

[K · Rating 2 out of 5]

Found some of the stories a little preachy and insipid. "Bearing Witness" was pointless. The best ones were "A Reason to Stay" and "Christmas Most Unusual". It was good to see Chief Deakins finally get what he deserved although his story really should have been the one named "Karma Delivery Service". Could have done without another Scott McKenzie story because his tales has been told to death.

[Bob · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks

Thank you Shawn, for broadening my knowledge of and satisfying my curiosity of certain events in my favorite Oregon town.

[Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anything that brings me back to Middle Falls is something I will eagerly recommend!